Office Administrator / Front Desk
Canadian Solar
Company Overview
Canadian Solar Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
2001
Approximately 20,000 employees globally (source: prnewswire.com). Revenue data for 2023 is not specified.
What They Do
Canadian Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, battery energy storage, and related systems, without involvement in wind, hydrogen, or grid infrastructure beyond solar integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company manufactures high-efficiency PV modules utilizing advanced 210mm and 182mm N-type TOPCon solar cells, achieving bifaciality up to 85%. Their flagship products include the TOPBiHiKu7 series, which has cumulatively shipped nearly 170 GW globally as of late 2025 (source: csisolar.com). Additionally, through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar provides utility-scale and residential battery storage solutions, having shipped over 16 GWh by September 30, 2025, with a substantial contracted backlog of $3.1 billion as of October 31, 2025 (source: prnewswire.com). Their target markets span residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale customers in over 160 countries, with a strong emphasis on the US, Canada, Europe, China, UK, South Africa, and Brazil (source: canadiansolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
Since entering project development in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide, with a pipeline of 25 GWp solar and 81 GWh storage in various stages (source: prnewswire.com). Notable completed projects include the 32 MWp (23 MWac) Suffield solar facility in Southeast Alberta, Canada, which powers 7,400 households annually (source: wikipedia.org). In South Africa, Canadian Solar supplied 256 MW of modules for two utility-scale projects by SOLA Group, generating 580 GWh annually to power 40,000 households and significantly reducing CO2 emissions (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, the company operates 1.6 GWp solar projects with 6.5 GWp under construction or backlog and 20.9 GWp in pipeline, plus 1 GWh storage operating, 8.5 GWh backlog, and 54.3 GWh pipeline (source: prnewswire.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Canadian Solar has made significant strides, including the opening of its new global headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 15, 2025, which consolidates various business units and reinforces its North American roots (source: prnewswire.com). On December 1, 2025, the company announced it would resume direct oversight of US manufacturing through CS PowerTech joint ventures, aiming to create thousands of US jobs and reshore supply chains (source: prnewswire.com). In June 2023, Canadian Solar planned a $250 million investment in a 5 GW factory in Mesquite, Texas, which is expected to employ up to 1,500 people and produce 20,000 panels daily (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has partnered with SOLARCYCLE for US-wide module recycling, enhancing its sustainability efforts (source: solarcycle.us).
Working There
Canadian Solar offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, project development, energy storage, sales, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions at its Kitchener headquarters (source: prnewswire.com). The company is actively hiring in Kitchener, Ontario, and Mesquite, Texas, where a new factory is expected to create up to 1,500 manufacturing jobs (source: prnewswire.com). The culture at Canadian Solar emphasizes innovation and collaboration, as highlighted by CEO Dr. Shawn Qu during the opening of the Kitchener HQ, which is designed to align the company's vision with its Canadian roots amid global growth (source: prnewswire.com). While specific benefits are not detailed in public disclosures, the company is committed to sustainability and publishes annual reports aligned with various standards, targeting 100% renewable energy for operations by 2030 (source: canadiansolar.com).
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Job Description
As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.
Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem-including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar-we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems-where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
The Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of the office by providing administrative, facilities, and workplace support services. This role serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, manages office operations and vendor relationships, coordinates meetings and events, oversees mail and shipping services, and supports employee onboarding and travel arrangements.
Reception & Front Desk Support
- Answer door and greet visitors upon arrival and escort them to the appropriate contact.
- Coordinate conference calls, large meetings, meals, and guest setup arrangements.
- Maintain the front desk signage and office calendar and coordinate conference room bookings and hotel office reservations.
- Provide direct administrative support to HR, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and other administrative duties.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, and transportation services for out-of-town staff as requested.
- Perform general clerical duties, including mail distribution, scanning, filing, and copying.
- Prepare and ship packages using FedEx and other approved courier services.
- Receive, sign for, and distribute mail and packages to appropriate staff members.
- Manage delivery service accounts and vendor relationships, including FedEx, Costco, EZ Cater, Navan, and other approved vendors.
- Maintain office equipment, including leasing, purchasing, maintenance, and vendor relationships.
- Oversee facilities management needs, including maintenance, safety, security, landlord relations, tenant improvements, janitorial services, and office or workstation relocations.
- Maintain office evacuation plans and coordinate employee training.
- Coordinate new employee workspace setup, including desk assignments and business card orders.
- Assist with posting annual compliance notices and labor law posters as directed by HR.
- Manage office supply accounts, ordering, and inventory tracking.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of office supplies, kitchen supplies, and business cards.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and functionality of the office, conference rooms, kitchen areas, and common spaces on a daily basis, including stocking refrigerators and snacks, loading/unloading the dishwasher, watering interior and exterior plants, etc.
- Order, set up, and clean up lunches, birthday celebrations, employee events, and office gatherings.
- Assist in planning and coordinating office functions, including in-house conferences, client meetings, parties, and catered lunches.
- Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Office or Administrative Assistant.
- Professional, personable, approachable and courteous demeanor.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing environment with enthusiasm.
- Ability to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Intermediate to advanced technical skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and Adobe Acrobat.
- Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and produce time sensitive deliverables.
- Work will be performed in a standard office environment, in front of a computer monitor and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, and reaching.
Compensation and Benefits
CS Power Systems offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at its own discretion.
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June 23, 2026
Full time
Company
- Walnut Creek, California, United States
Minimum of 5 years
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